This is your chance to win an amazing getaway to the Lake District, Cumbria with one night stay including dinner and breakfast for two people at The Lamplighter Dining Rooms in Windermere, along with attraction passes to Treetop Nets at Zip World Windermere, plus Freedom of the Lake Tickets courtesy of Windermere Lake Cruises. 

The lucky winner will receive combined tickets courtesy of TransPennine Express who operate a number of services from locations including Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and with Northern Trains, transporting the lucky winner to the pretty Lakeland town of Windermere thanks to its centrally located station.

Windermere’s rich history is reflected in its historic roots and the growth spurred by the Victorian era. The arrival of the town’s train station in 1847 boosted tourism to the area. Today, visitors to the area can enjoy scenic routes including Orrest Head - one of Wainwrights favourite fells which begins opposite the train station and offers an accessible path to the top, to the selection of the town’s independent shops including an array of local produce, an abundance of places to eat, drink, and more. 

Arriving to Cumbria by train is quick and easy from a number of cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh, with many direct services offered by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains transporting visitors to this beautiful part of the country, so why not leave the car behind and make the journey part of the experience.

TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express run regular services to Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme, for the Lake District, from Manchester Airport, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Travel on one of TransPennine Express’ new state of the art trains with loads more seats, bigger tables, more plug sockets, improved food & drink offer and complimentary Wi-Fi. Save over 50% on your train travel when you book in advance online. Subscribe to TransPennine Express emails to get access to special offers, exclusive competitions, and the best travel tips directly to your inbox.

Northern Trains

Northern Trains plays a vital role in the north of England by connecting tens of thousands of people to work, leisure, education and more every day. You can leave the car at home and travel all around Cumbria by rail. From the high-speed London to Scotland West Coast Main line, you can hop off at Oxenholme onto a Northern service that takes you to the heart of the lakes at Windermere.

Northern operates a frequent service on the line. The equally beautiful Cumbrian Coast route promises breathtaking sea views. The journey takes in the historic market town of Ulverston, the Edwardian seaside resort of Grange of Sands and the harbor at Whitehaven. Northern operate regular trains from Lancaster to Carlisle via Barrow.

The Lamplighter Rooms

It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Lamplighter Dining ~ Rooms. Run by the Tasker family for over 35 years, The Lamplighter is located in the heart of Windermere, offering accommodation, as well as extensive bar and restaurant areas and lovely terraces throughout the ground floor. We offer you the most heartfelt Cumbrian welcome to one of the premier bars and restaurants in our beautiful Lake District. Sit back, relax and unwind!

Windermere Lake Cruises

A cruise on Windermere is the quintessential way to experience the stunning scenery surrounding England’s largest lake, including the famous Lakeland fells and rolling countryside. Windermere Lake Cruises operates a range of boat trips from their piers, offering breathtaking scenery and a variety of experiences.  For those who want to explore at their own pace, the Freedom of the Lake ticket grants unlimited boat hopping for 24 hours therefore is a fantastic way to explore the area, giving you time to incorporate scenic walks and viewpoints, explore attractions, enjoy a bite to eat and more.

Zip World Windermere

Zip World Windermere offers visitors an array of adrenaline packed activities all in one place including the Full Trek, Mini Trek, Treetop Drop and Climb and Zip.  The prize for Treetop Nets offers a fun opportunity to bounce around the trees on an elevated net adventure featuring 1750m² of giant bouncy trampolines, super fast slides, giant ball zones, aerial walkways and crawl tunnels.  Ideal for anyone aged 4 upwards, it’s a fun activity for all the family.

T&Cs:

General

• Closing date for entries: 20^th June 2025.
• Prize is valid for 2 people.
• All prize elements must be taken by 31^st May 2026.
• Please check opening days and times for the attractions before booking in your stay.
• Entrants and prize recipients must be aged over 18.

TransPennine Express

• One winner will be chosen at random after the closing date and will be notified by direct message within seven days of the closing date.
• The winner will be asked to provide address details when they are contacted in order to claim their prize.
• There is one prize consisting of a pair of Standard Class tickets to travel to Oxenholme Lake District from anywhere on the TransPennine Express network plus an overnight stay at The Lamplighter Rooms, Windermere.
• The prize needs to be booked in advance and is subject to availability. The prize draw closes on 20th June 2025 and the winner will be contacted via email within 7 days of the closing date.
• The giveaway is open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over, except employees and their immediate families of TransPennine Trains Limited or anyone professionally connected with this giveaway.
• Entry into the giveaway is deemed to be acceptance of these terms and conditions.
• TransPennine Trains Limited accept no liability for lost, uncomplete or illegible entries.
• The winners must claim their prize within five days of TransPennine Trains contacting them. If a prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse and TransPennine Trains Limited will redraw the prize until a contactable winner has been located and all prizes are claimed.
• The prizes must be accepted as offered and are not transferable or for resale. There is no cash alternative.
• Only one entry per person is permitted.
• The winners will be selected by random draw at the offices of the promoter. Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should circumstances make this necessary. The promoter's decision is final, and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.
• The promoter makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, suitability, or merchantability of the prizes.
• To the extent permitted by law, the promoter is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including, but not limited to, direct or consequential loss) in connection with entry into the giveaway or acceptance of the prize.

Northern Trains

• The prize package will include 2 x "Unlimited day travel for two" with Northern Trains which the winner can use across a weekend or weekday.
• This ticket entitles the bearer and up to one other person complimentary unlimited train travel for the day on the date specified.
• All persons using this ticket must travel together for the entire journey. 
• This ticket is valid on Northern services only and is non-transferable. 
• Issued subject to National Rail Conditions of Travel.
• It must be produced on demand to any authorised person.
• The ticket must be used before 30 April 2026.

The Lamplighter Rooms

• Two guests for a one night stay including dinner. 
• At least one of the guests be over the age of 18years old with the offer valid for a period of one year and excludes bank holidays and school holidays and is subject to availability on your suggested dates. 
• Please note that we would ask for a minimum of a two night stay on a Saturday evening and for the offer to be validated, an additional nights stay would have to be purchased at the best available rate. 
• Please call directly to book the stay. 

Windermere Lake Cruises

• The winner will receive 2 x Freedom of the Lake Tickets.
• The cruise tickets will not be valid on Christmas Day when the attraction is closed.

Zip World Windermere

• Passes are non-transferrable and there is no cash alternative.
• Experience must be booked in advance.
• Winner should check the general FAQs and medical and general restrictions to ensure they are fit and able to participate due to height, weight and age restrictions: https://www.zipworld.co.uk/restrictions FAQs: https://www.zipworld.co.uk/faqs